Australian guilds are worried about the threat to Australian drama on free-to-air television as audiences continue to migrate to on-demand services.
The Australian Directors Guild is calling for the 10% quota on Foxtel.s drama channels to be applied to VOD and Svod platforms.
That would entail changes to the copyright act, which the government is proposing to amend to facilitate the blocking of pirated web sites and to require ISPs to send up to three warning notices to customers suspected of repeatedly downloading content illegally.
Adg CEO Kingston Anderson tells If, .The question is, .How is Australian content going to survive in this new world?. There is no clear road map yet but changing the copyright act will be the key. We need to work with government to come up with new policies..
Anderson said the issue of how to protect Australian storytelling is being discussed by all the major guilds including Screen Producers Australia,...
The Australian Directors Guild is calling for the 10% quota on Foxtel.s drama channels to be applied to VOD and Svod platforms.
That would entail changes to the copyright act, which the government is proposing to amend to facilitate the blocking of pirated web sites and to require ISPs to send up to three warning notices to customers suspected of repeatedly downloading content illegally.
Adg CEO Kingston Anderson tells If, .The question is, .How is Australian content going to survive in this new world?. There is no clear road map yet but changing the copyright act will be the key. We need to work with government to come up with new policies..
Anderson said the issue of how to protect Australian storytelling is being discussed by all the major guilds including Screen Producers Australia,...
- 4/27/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Netflix has acquired exclusive subscription VOD rights in multiple territories to two series of an observational documentary that follows three Aussies on road trips through the Us.
The streaming giant will screen Unplanned America in North America, Australia/New Zealand and the UK in a deal with Sbs International.
The first season, which aired on SBS2 last May, featured former MTV Australia staffers Tim .Gonzo. Ryan and Pawel .Parv. Jarecki and their pal Nick Maher, a self-taught filmmaker, as they drove 35,000km across more than 35 states to investigate various subcultures.
The second season sees the trio visiting Portland strip clubs, skate colony Skatopia, a bondage, domination, sadism and masochism training chateau in upstate New York, and a New Orleans Voodoo priestess.
Other segments explore the legal marijuana revolution sweeping the Us, including a legal weed tour through Denver; devouring 20,000 calorie burgers at the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas, contrasted...
The streaming giant will screen Unplanned America in North America, Australia/New Zealand and the UK in a deal with Sbs International.
The first season, which aired on SBS2 last May, featured former MTV Australia staffers Tim .Gonzo. Ryan and Pawel .Parv. Jarecki and their pal Nick Maher, a self-taught filmmaker, as they drove 35,000km across more than 35 states to investigate various subcultures.
The second season sees the trio visiting Portland strip clubs, skate colony Skatopia, a bondage, domination, sadism and masochism training chateau in upstate New York, and a New Orleans Voodoo priestess.
Other segments explore the legal marijuana revolution sweeping the Us, including a legal weed tour through Denver; devouring 20,000 calorie burgers at the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas, contrasted...
- 4/12/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
An ad for Landcare has won Mumbrella’s Ad of the Month.
The animated film, creative directed by Telstra’s former director of creativity and brand content Mark Collis during a spell he had at ad agency Murphy & Friends, was produced by Mighty Nice.
The ad showcases Landcare’s sustainability credentials to the tune of Stand Right Up by King Cannons.
“The sheer scale of Landcare’s great work for Australia at first appeared an overwhelming task to communicate, but their grassroots movement is truly inspiring, and the story really told itself. From swooping high with the birds to a magnified ant, our animation illustrates the far-reaching effects of Landcare’s role in our country and beyond. It was a delight to work with such a passionate client, and Mighty Nice is proud to be a part of this campaign,” said the animation house’s director Darren Price.
Collis now...
The animated film, creative directed by Telstra’s former director of creativity and brand content Mark Collis during a spell he had at ad agency Murphy & Friends, was produced by Mighty Nice.
The ad showcases Landcare’s sustainability credentials to the tune of Stand Right Up by King Cannons.
“The sheer scale of Landcare’s great work for Australia at first appeared an overwhelming task to communicate, but their grassroots movement is truly inspiring, and the story really told itself. From swooping high with the birds to a magnified ant, our animation illustrates the far-reaching effects of Landcare’s role in our country and beyond. It was a delight to work with such a passionate client, and Mighty Nice is proud to be a part of this campaign,” said the animation house’s director Darren Price.
Collis now...
- 10/18/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
Screen Australia, the Australian screen funding body has announced the support of 14 multi-platform projects.
Among the projects is an app based on ABC kids show DirtGirlWorld as well as a film noir motion comic, interactive documentary and augmented reality app.
The projects, are supported through the Digital Ignition funds and Multi-platform Production, formerly titled All Media Production.
The funds supports digital and small screen narrative content in both linear and non linear forms.
Between the two programs, 89 applications were received with 27 applications for Multi-platform production and 62 for Digital Ignition.
In a statement, Screen Australia’s chief executive Ruth Harley said: “We’re thrilled with the volume and quality of applications we received as awareness grows of our support for content creators to capitalise on the fast-moving digital landscape.”
“We have both new talent and established players collaborating and telling stories through interactive documentary, games, web series, apps and multi-platform television.
Among the projects is an app based on ABC kids show DirtGirlWorld as well as a film noir motion comic, interactive documentary and augmented reality app.
The projects, are supported through the Digital Ignition funds and Multi-platform Production, formerly titled All Media Production.
The funds supports digital and small screen narrative content in both linear and non linear forms.
Between the two programs, 89 applications were received with 27 applications for Multi-platform production and 62 for Digital Ignition.
In a statement, Screen Australia’s chief executive Ruth Harley said: “We’re thrilled with the volume and quality of applications we received as awareness grows of our support for content creators to capitalise on the fast-moving digital landscape.”
“We have both new talent and established players collaborating and telling stories through interactive documentary, games, web series, apps and multi-platform television.
- 6/15/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
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